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Review: Book Shows Apollo 8 Was A Big Risk For 3 Astronauts

“Rocket Men” (Random House), by Robert Kurson

Disney Parks Name Star Wars Lands Galaxy's Edge

Disney Parks isn’t letting Han Solo or Luke Skywalker save the day at their new Star Wars themed lands.

Riveting 'Dunkirk' Is Nolan's, and Year's, Best

“Dunkirk“ is not a typical war movie.

First Half Of 2017 Ranks 2nd Hottest Globally, Behind 2016

The first half of 2017 was the second warmest on record for Earth, only behind last year.

Facebook Working On Way To Charge For Reading News Artilces

Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge readers for articles they share and read on the social network.

Child Experts File FTC Complaint Against Facebook Kids' App

Childrens and public health advocacy groups say Facebooks kid-centric messaging app violates federal law by collecting kids personal information without getting verifiable consent from their parents.

Inflatable Sea Monster Takes Over A Rusting Warehouse

A giant sea monster has taken over a building at Philadelphias Navy Yard, but only temporarily.

Netflix Assembles New US Production Hub In New Mexico

Netflix has chosen New Mexico as the site of a new U.S. production hub and is in final negotiations to buy an existing multimillion-dollar studio complex on the edge of the states largest city, government and corporate leaders announced this week.

Hubble Space Telescope Sidelined By Serious Pointing Failure

The Hubble Space Telescope has been sidelined by a serious pointing problem.

Indiana School Tries New Methods With Autistic Students

An Indianapolis high school that opened last year is attracting students with autism by taking a different approach to teaching.

UN Report: Technologies Can Help Lives But Boost Inequality

New technologies from artificial intelligence to gene editing hold immense potential to improve peoples live but can also drive greater inequality and social dislocation, according to a U.N. report launched this week.

Nasa Spacecraft Sets Record For Closest Approach To Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is now closer to the sun than any spacecraft has ever gotten.

BEATLES RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘GLASS ONION' ON APPLE MUSIC

The Beatles have released a new music video on Apple Music for their 1968 song, “Glass Onion.”

Virgin Orbit Mates Rocket To Jet For Airborne Launch System

Southern California-based Virgin Orbit has reached a milestone in developing its airborne orbital launch system.

iPad Pro And All News From New York Event

Spirits were high at Apple’s ‘There’s more in the making’ event, which was held at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York on October 30.

Samsung, Like Apple, Feels Sting Of Slowing Global Growth

Samsung expects its quarterly operating profit to fall 29 percent compared with last year, adding to the tech sector’s unease about the effect of slowing global economic growth on the industry.

Rockstar Defends Pinkerton Name In ‘Red Dead Redemption 2'

Rockstar Games is firing back in a legal tussle over the use of a Pinkerton security company’s name in its video game “Red Dead Redemption 2.”

Jason Reitman To Direct Ghostbusters Sequel For Summer 2020

Ivan Reitman is passing the Ghostbusters torch to his son.

NBCUniversal Jumps Into The Streaming Fray

NBCUniversal will launch an ad-supported streaming service in 2020, free for anyone who pays for a cable service.

Toyota, Panasonic Announce Venture For Green Auto Batteries

Toyota Motor Corp. and Panasonic Corp. are setting up a joint venture to research, manufacture and sell batteries for ecological autos, an increasingly lucrative sector amid concerns about global warming.

Oracle Accused Of Underpaying Women, Minorities By $400M

U.S. government regulators are accusing software maker Oracle of engaging in discriminatory practices that resulted in thousands of its women, black and Asian employees being underpaid by more than $400 million.

New System To Help In Backcountry Rescue Missions

An anonymous Wyoming resident has given more than $100,000 to Teton County Search and Rescue to help purchase a system to help find people lost or injured in remote areas with no cellphone service.

Microsoft The Reinvention Of The Tech Giant

As Microsoft changes its strategy and turns its attention to businesses and cloud computing, it has reported record growth and profits.

Eu Legal Expert Says Online Defamation Enforceable Worldwide

A top European Union legal adviser said that social media networks like Facebook could be ordered to take down anywhere in the world any text, photo or other media ruled to be defamatory by a court.

Ohio's Third Frontier Fund For Tech, Start-Ups Is Dwindling

An Ohio fund that has provided millions of dollars for technology projects, startups and research is running out of money, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said this week.

Top Russian Internet Firm Reportedly Under Pressure On Data

Russia’s leading internet company said that it’s committed to data privacy as it responded to reports that the national intelligence agency is pressuring it into handing over encryption keys.

Airlines Downgrade 2019 Forecast Amid Trade Spats, Fuel Hike

The International Air Transport Association is lowering its 2019 profit forecast for the airline industry amid rising fuel prices and weakening world trade.

Americans Think Fake News Is Big Problem, Blame Politicians

Half of U.S. adults consider fake news a major problem, and they mostly blame politicians and activists for it, according to a new survey.

2 Russians Venture Into Open Space From Space Station

Two Russian crewmembers on the International Space Station ventured into open space Wednesday to conduct scientific research and help maintain the orbiting outpost.

Facebook Stops Huawei From Pre-Installing Apps On Phones

Facebook said it has stopped letting its apps come pre-installed on smartphones sold by Huawei in order to comply with U.S. restrictions, a move that deals a fresh blow to the Chinese tech giant.